Maghnes Akliouche Shines as AS Monaco Upsets FC Barcelona 2-1

On Thursday evening, Maghnes Akliouche played a crucial role in AS Monaco’s surprising 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Making his debut in this prestigious tournament, the 22-year-old midfielder scored a goal that surely caught the attention of Luis Campos, the sporting advisor of PSG, who had shown interest in acquiring him during the summer transfer window.

A Stellar Debut at Stade Louis-II

Taking full advantage of the early red card shown to Eric Garcia, AS Monaco managed to outmaneuver FC Barcelona at the Stade Louis-II. Highlighting his debut, Maghnes Akliouche opened the scoring, much to the delight of his coach, Adi Hütter. He praised Akliouche’s performance, stating, “He has made fantastic progress over the past year. He played an outstanding match, was one of the key players, and scored a magnificent goal. He deserves a lot of compliments.” This performance has only intensified PSG’s interest in the promising young talent.

PSG’s Pursuit of Young Talent

After signing Bradley Barcola last season and acquiring Désiré Doué this summer, PSG has set its sights on another rising star in Ligue 1: Maghnes Akliouche. Reports from L’Equipe and Sports Zone confirmed that Luis Campos had prioritized the 22-year-old midfielder. Conversations took place between PSG and Akliouche’s representatives, but AS Monaco remained steadfast, ultimately extending his contract until June 2028.

An Increasing Market Value

It is undeniable that Maghnes Akliouche’s impressive performance in the Champions League has not gone unnoticed by Luis Campos, who may intensify his efforts to sign the player in the coming months. If Akliouche continues to perform at this level, his market value is likely to rise significantly, with current estimates placing him at €25 million according to Transfermarkt.